What
A 5-day mountain adventure designed for 1 Dad + 1 Daughter (ages 11–15).
This is an active, immersive experience in the Colorado mountains — built around shared challenges, outdoor adventure, guided conversations, and intentional 1:1 time.
You’ll hike.
You’ll stretch yourselves.
You’ll laugh.
You’ll have conversations that don’t normally happen at home.
No phones.
No distractions.
Just you and her – fully present.
Why
Because ages 11–15 are pivotal.
She’s forming confidence.
She’s finding her voice.
She’s deciding how safe the world feels.
And the relationship she has with you plays a massive role in that.
For Her:
- Confidence from doing hard things
- A stronger sense of being seen and supported
- Core memories of her dad showing up
- Language to talk about real things
For You:
- A deeper understanding of who she’s becoming
- Stronger trust and communication
- Tools to navigate this season well
- A bond that carries into adulthood
You don’t get these years back.
Inspiration for this event, from Chris Bruno
“Girls need your warmth, not your heat.”
There is an African proverb I’ve quoted in the Man Maker Project book that says, “If we do not initiate our sons, they will burn down the village just to feel the heat.” In order for a boy to make the transition into manhood, he needs some level of heat to test his grit, burn away the chaff and forge his masculine soul. Far too many fathers, however, get this wrong with girls.
Whereas boys need a father’s heat (his testing and pushing the boy toward risk and danger in order to prove himself), girls need the father’s warmth. The world is a cold, dark place, and she needs the warmth of her father to stay alive. She needs to know the comfort of his arms, the gentleness of her head pressed against his chest, and the graciousness of his eyes when she feels alone, scared, ashamed or broken.
Where
Colorado Mountains
Fly in and out of Denver International Airport (DIA)
**Full location details provided upon registration
Who
This experience is led by 2 EPIC Front Row Dads –
Both are seasoned Front Row Dads leaders who understand what it means to show up powerfully at home — and how to create environments that foster real connection, growth, and adventure.
Chris Emick
Father to Claire (18) and Lilah (14)
Seth Dailey
Karissa (23), Lora (21), Annika (17) and Brielle (14)
Details
August 5th – 9th, 2026
- 👧 Girls ages 11–15
- 👨 1 Dad + 1 Daughter
- ✈️ Fly into/out of Denver International Airport (DIA)
Financial Investment:
$2,800 (total)
*Early Bird pricing available through Friday, March 27
Spots are limited.
